1. The chemistry of phosphorus pt.1
By Laura Roa

2. Chemical properties Different from Nitrogen: Nitrogen’s pi bonds
Nitrogen’s electronegativity
Size of Phosphorus atom
D orbitals on Phosphorus

3. Elemental form differences
Several solid forms of phosphorus.
White phosphorus
Black phosphorus
Red phosphorus
Forms phosphides

4. Phosphine Na3P + 3 H2O = PH3 + 3 NaOH (formation) Analogous to Ammonia
Small affinity for protons
Pyramidal molecular structure:
Exception to VSEPR

5. Phosphorus oxides and oxyacids
Phosphorus reacts with oxygen to form oxides:
Tetraphosphorus decoxide
Affinity
Dehydrating
Dissolvation
Phosphate minerals